Everything from a miniature trebuchet to huge examples of this siege engine. To build your trebuchet, you will build a frame that looks almost just like a swing set. Start by building the uprights so you can connect them to form a base frame. I am a low profile hobbyist mainly building models or just things from wood. A trebuchet is a medieval device that was used to launch projectiles at castle walls. A toy trebuchet might seem harmless, but even a small projectile can cause eye damage. Mostly I use just a picture to build the model by creating my own drawings.

Trebuchet (working) Model Step by Step Free Plans and Instructions: Hi There, My name is Jeroen and I live in Holland. You can easily make your own 2 ft (0.61 m) tall trebuchet with a few materials, and you can scale the measurements up or down to create one that’s your desired size. How to Build a Trebuchet: Guides to build a trebuchet out of various materials.